Sacramento Housing Market Report – April 2026
Here's a look at how the Sacramento, CA real estate market performed in April 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 445
- Median Sale Price: $480,000
- Average Sale Price: $564,396
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $357
- Average Days on Market: 59
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 103.9%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to March, the median sale price in Sacramento moved 6.8% down (from $515,000 to $480,000). The number of homes sold was 10.8% down compared to the prior month (499 vs. 445). Average days on market shifted 15.7% down (70 days to 59 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to April 2025, the median sale price is 5.0% down (from $505,000 to $480,000). Sales volume is 41.8% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Sacramento's housing market is cooling noticeably as we move into late spring. Sales volume dropped over 10 percent from March and sits down nearly 42 percent year-over-year, signaling that buyer activity has weakened considerably since last April. The median price fell to $480,000, down 6.8 percent from just a month earlier, though it's only off 5 percent annually. What's interesting is that homes are still selling above asking price at 103.9 percent, which suggests some underlying demand remains despite the slowdown. However, inventory is climbing with over 2,200 active listings on the market, giving buyers more options and negotiating power than they had a year ago.
The improving speed of sales is one of the few bright spots here. Days on market dropped from 70 to 59, meaning homes are moving faster despite higher supply. This could reflect seasonal spring buying or indicate that price reductions are encouraging interest. The gap between median and average prices is notable too, suggesting some higher-priced outliers are pulling the average up while typical homes settle in the $480,000 range. Overall, Sacramento is shifting toward a more balanced market after years of seller dominance, giving both sides legitimate room to negotiate.
Sacramento Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95835 | 33 | $514,990 | $302 | 70 |
| 95831 | 27 | $640,000 | $358 | 42 |
| 95818 | 26 | $738,750 | $598 | 52 |
| 95829 | 26 | $588,000 | $382 | 99 |
| 95828 | 25 | $460,000 | $284 | 56 |
| 95820 | 24 | $399,362 | $374 | 51 |
| 95823 | 24 | $451,000 | $290 | 57 |
| 95821 | 24 | $515,000 | $306 | 61 |
| 95826 | 23 | $485,000 | $351 | 60 |
| 95825 | 23 | $370,000 | $282 | 61 |
| 95842 | 22 | $367,000 | $282 | 73 |
| 95834 | 21 | $467,000 | $301 | 63 |
| 95864 | 19 | $710,000 | $442 | 46 |
| 95822 | 18 | $429,950 | $350 | 41 |
| 95819 | 15 | $800,000 | $579 | 36 |
| 95838 | 15 | $469,000 | $309 | 43 |
| 95833 | 14 | $460,000 | $322 | 56 |
| 95827 | 13 | $445,900 | $314 | 51 |
| 95841 | 10 | $478,450 | $275 | 66 |
| 95816 | 10 | $722,250 | $492 | 69 |
| 95815 | 10 | $293,250 | $294 | 90 |
| 95817 | 9 | $373,000 | $447 | 53 |
| 95832 | 8 | $420,000 | $307 | 49 |
| 95824 | 4 | $387,500 | $311 | 90 |
| 95814 | 1 | $429,900 | $341 | 31 |
| 95811 | 1 | $400,000 | $735 | 53 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 370 | $505,000 | $365 |
| CONDOS | 41 | $280,000 | $285 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 20 | $575,750 | $446 |
| LAND | 5 | $250,000 | N/A |
| MOBILE | 5 | $85,000 | $101 |
| TOWNHOMES | 4 | $340,000 | $248 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| Under $100K | 4 |
| $100K - $199K | 10 |
| $200K - $299K | 27 |
| $300K - $399K | 61 |
| $400K - $499K | 134 |
| $500K - $749K | 158 |
| $750K+ | 51 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 2,265 active listings in Sacramento with a median asking price of $544,999 and an average of 54 days on market.
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